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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,146.92, 376,572.78 and 101,392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,146.92, 376,572.78 and 101,392.14 is: 152,028.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,146.92 : 376,572.78 = 101,392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,146.92/376,572.78 = 101,392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,146.92x = 376,572.78 × 101,392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,146.92x = 38,181,520,029.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,181,520,029.95/251,146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,028.62

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